Brief glimpse of whats happening in packaged beverages for spring 2014. Textures, Functions, Mash-ups, Flavors, Packages....not an analysis. Draw your own conclusions we use to inspire innovation and development of new products. If you have a new beverage you would like to launch please consider us for R&D.
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2. SNAP SHOT: THE END OF THE SODA ERA
Stated by Beverage Digest 2014
Carbonated Soft Drinks on a downhill slide for 9 years
Decline - 3% 2013 vs 1.2% in 2012 vs 1% in 2011
Also declining Fruit Beverages and EnhancedWaters
Beverage categories with growth in 2013
Ready to Drink (RTD) Coffee andTea
Energy Drinks
Sports Drinks
Bottled Water
CoconutWater
"Even in the face of economic challenges, healthier products
thrived and even formerly floundering segments like ready-to-
drink coffee demonstrated their potential. Category success
due to products that connect with the evolving American
consumer.“ said Michael Bellas CEO Beverage Marketing
3. SNAP SHOT: ENERGY DRINKS SEGMENT
Energy Drinks and Shots
Global: Steady10% increase in sales for10 years
Segmenting into flavors, performance or functions
Hybridization amongst all BeverageTrends
Water, Coffee, Coconut, Juice, Sports
Natural or Organic or Non GMO
Carbonation - Fizz or No Fizz?
What kind of Sweetener or Booster?
Flavors vary
Emergence of Alternative Energy drinks
RED BULL
43%
MONSTER
39%
ROCK STAR
10%
AMP
3%
NOS
3%
THROTTLE
1%
XYIENCE
1%
Market Share
RED BULL MONSTER ROCK STAR AMP NOS THROTTLE XYIENCE
4. ON THE LABEL
Icons and Symbols
FairTrade, Monkey Free
Vegan, Raw, Non Dairy
No Artificial Color or Flavors
High Protein, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Non GMO, Hormone/ Antibiotic Free
Free of Gluten,Allergen, BPA, Fluoride, HFCS
Zero-Sugar, Lo Glycemic, Natural Sweetener
Certified Organic, All Natural, Sustainably Sourced
Rich in Antioxidants, Pre-Pro Biotic, Active Cultures
Cause Component –Tied into a Charity Cause
5. NEW TOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY
New Science and technology producing amazing
byproducts, derivatives and extracts
Numerous segmented demands for
Health, Wellness, Performance
Function Specific
Recovery and Hydration
EXAMPLES
Fiber from
Peas, Apples, Coconut, Potato, Sugar Cane
Extracts from
Coffee, GreenTea, Cacao, Lycoberry
Stevia, Dairy, Mango Seed, Baobab, Monk Fruit
Sodium/Caffeine/Sugar reducers, enhancers or extenders
6. CURRENT FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS
On Pulse
Ginger
Tangerine-
Mandarin
Kale
Beet
Lemongrass
Dragonfruit
Hibiscus
Passion Fruit
Sea Salt
Cajeta-Caramel
Hazelnut
Dates -Figs
Cucumber
Mocktails
Standardized
Blueberry
Raspberry
Pomegranate
Orange
Pineapple
Key Lime
Peach
Grapefruit
Segmenting
Coconut – Fusion
Mango - Blends
Superfruit Blends
Lychee Acai Goji
AppleVarietals
TeaVarietals
Chai - Oolong
Florals - Roots
Sencha - Matcha
Green -White
CherryVarietals
Bing
Tart- Sour
Acerola
Dark
Aloe
Regional Influences: South East Asia, Southern & Central America, Caribbean, MidEast, Africa, Scandinavian
Emerging
Chia
Cactus Pear
Turmeric
Yuzu
Ube - Taro
Calamansi
Soursop
Tamarind
Star Fruit
Blackcurrant
Elderflower
Aronia berry
Persimmon
Rhubarb
Savory Herb Blends
8. ALTERNATIVE SWEETENERS
Obesity and Diabetes Soaring has caused the need for
alternative sweeteners and lower glycemic intake requirements
Stevia Blends, Derivatives and Isolates
Agave and Date Syrup
Evaporated Cane Juice
Coconut Sugar
BaoBab
Monkfruit
Erythritol
"The industry's headwinds are not abating, and results are
worsening," said John Sicher, editor and publisher at Beverage
Digest. "This puts a premium on sweetener innovation."
9. NATURAL SODA
Clean Flavors
Clean Labels – Natural or Organic
Lower in Cal and Carb
New Fusion Flavors
17. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE - MOOD
Wellness, Stress Relief, Calm, Joy, Rest, Focus, Love, Centered
Mood Altering Beverages
How do you want to feel?
How do you not want to feel?
20. BEVERAGES WITH BENEFITS
Cold Pressed Juice Blends
Savory Blends
Power Energy Fuels
Wellness Fountain
Bag n Box Gun available
Elixirs – Natural Potions
Superfoods – Nutrient Rich
Kale
Beets
Spinach
Grains
Cayenne
21. DAIRY – TREND MASH UP
Sparkling Dairy Beverage
Lactose Free A2 Milk
Drinkable Oats, Yogurts and Kefir
Organic Flavored Milk
Protein Fortified
22. ALTERNATIVE DAIRY – TREND MASH-UP
Almond Milk out performing Coconut and Soy– new Macadamia Nut
Segmenting in flavors and trends
Camel, Goat
Alternative Milks segmenting into frozen desserts
Non Dairy Kefir andYogurt
Blended with GreenTea, CoconutWater, Ginger
23. TEA – READYTO DRINK
Tea Brewed RTD
Brand Licensing - Bob Marley, Ed Begley, Oprah
NewVarietals of Tea
Tea Shots emerge in small cans
Blends Tea – Juice - Ades
Mocktails
28. MIXERS
Clean Labels – Natural or Organic
Lower in Cal and Carb
Classic Clean Flavors
29. BRAND EXTENSIONS
MarleyTeas branches into Coffee
HonestTea branches into Soda
Special K branches into Protein Shakes
Oprah and Starbucks
Ed Begley
30. PACKAGING – SNAP SHOT
Coke goes to carton 6 packs forVariety
Juice in Box with spigot
Small Cans
Aseptic – Tetra Pak
BPA Free Plastic
Premium Glass Bottle
Poppy Colors in Primary Blocks
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